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Copper-resveratrol can't treat cancer, but can reduce toxicity: Tata hospital

Copper-resveratrol can't treat cancer, but can reduce toxicity: Tata hospital

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The study also examined whether chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery, which generate dying cancer cells, could contribute to cancer's metastatic spread.

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been taken ill and hospitalised recently, where he passed away surrounded by members of his family.

How To Dress According To Your Zodiac Sign

How To Dress According To Your Zodiac Sign

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

From fiery Aries to dreamy Pisces, each sun sign has its own personality and your fashion choices might just reflect your celestial signature more than you think.

2 Delhi sisters held for knife attack on ex-DSP battling cancer

2 Delhi sisters held for knife attack on ex-DSP battling cancer

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The incident took place on Saturday night after former DSP Ashok Sharma, who is a cancer patient, requested the two sisters to refrain from honking their car a day before, a police officer said, adding that Sharma escaped with minor injuries in the attack.

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The $1.2 billion in-space manufacturing market is expected to grow and be worth more than $20 billion by 2033.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

While the palace has not specified the form of cancer, it said the 75-year-old monarch has started treatment and remains 'wholly positive'.

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Try to buy a policy with a lower sum assured or one with a deductible.' 'Those whose spouses work for companies must get themselves enrolled into the employer's group health cover.' 'Some public sector banks also offer group health covers to those who open a savings account with them.'

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

'It's Time We Purge This Filth'

'It's Time We Purge This Filth'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'The fear of social stigma and career sabotage has kept a lid on the dark underbelly of many professions and unfortunately, the film industry has its skeletons too.' 'It's imperative we make our working environment safe and comfortable for women.'

Series win in Australia in 2018 best achievement of my career: Pujara

Series win in Australia in 2018 best achievement of my career: Pujara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara understands more than anyone else that time was right for him to bid adieu without any regrets.

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Season 3's eighth episode titled Last Kiss ended with the cliffhanger that is guaranteed to make you yearn for what might come next, anticipates Divya Nair.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Speaking at the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit here, Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director said his group will invest in factories for high-quality FMCG products in the region and setting up a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur.

Tobacco, alcohol, vaping harming fertility, warn experts

Tobacco, alcohol, vaping harming fertility, warn experts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

While smoking increases the risk of a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, it also causes DNA damage in sperm, which can lead to miscarriage and birth defects, they say.

6-time Olympic champion Hoy undergoing cancer treatment

6-time Olympic champion Hoy undergoing cancer treatment

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Britain's six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy said he was "optimistic" and "positive" after revealing on Friday that he had been diagnosed with cancer last year.

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Marcello Dradi said he recently underwent a surgery after the cancer returned for the third time after remaining in remission for three years.

Sister's wish powers Akash Deep's Edgbaston heroics

Sister's wish powers Akash Deep's Edgbaston heroics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Akash Deep might never have risen from personal tragedy had it not been for his elder sister Akhand Jyoti, who is now fighting her own battle with Stage 3 colon cancer.

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A person who has cancer and doesn't have any health insurance will find it difficult to buy a regular hospitalisation cover. An indemnity-based cancer plan may cover them.

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a heartfelt return to Centre Court on Saturday, surprising and delighting fans at the Wimbledon women's final-her first at the event since revealing her cancer diagnosis.

Before Hina Khan Became A Bride...

Before Hina Khan Became A Bride...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

As the beautiful and brave actor has shared lovely pictures of her wedding, we dug into our archives and found these beautiful moments when Hina Khan became a bride on and off the ramp.

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli has spoken for the first time since his emotional decision to retire from Test cricket.

Opal Suchata Chuangsri Is Thailand's First Ever Miss World

Opal Suchata Chuangsri Is Thailand's First Ever Miss World

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'My people in Thailand, we've been waiting for the first Miss World crown for more than 72 years. I couldn't believe that it would be my honour to bring back home our first crown,' she said.

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Enhertu currently costs around Rs 1.6 lakh per 100-milligram injection.

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

HC orders preservation of deceased man's semen on his mother's plea

HC orders preservation of deceased man's semen on his mother's plea

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The Bombay high court, in an interim order, has directed a Mumbai-based fertility centre to preserve the frozen semen of a deceased unmarried man pending hearing of a petition by his mother who wants to use the fluid to continue the family line.

Woman hacks husband to death 15 days after marriage in Maha; held

Woman hacks husband to death 15 days after marriage in Maha; held

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The police said Lokhande's wife was irked by his insistence on consummating the marriage, leading to a heated exchange between them.

Boy dies as parents dip him in Ganga for cancer cure

Boy dies as parents dip him in Ganga for cancer cure

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Superstition of his parents that a dip in the Ganga could cure him of cancer cost a seven-year-old child his life in Haridwar on Wednesday, police said.

Former India player Anshuman Gaekwad battling cancer

Former India player Anshuman Gaekwad battling cancer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Diagnosed in June last year, Gaekwad has navigated the challenges of treatment, spending considerable time in and out of hospitals.

Maharashtra reports 52 Covid cases, 2 deaths since Jan

Maharashtra reports 52 Covid cases, 2 deaths since Jan

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The health department said a total of 6,066 swab samples have been examined for coronavirus since January, of which 106 tested positive for the infectious disease. Of these, 101 were from Mumbai and the remaining from Pune, Thane, and Kolhapur.

Val Kilmer Dies At 65

Val Kilmer Dies At 65

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Val Kilmer, who had been battling cancer for years, passed away on April 1 at his Los Angeles home.

Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 launch, cured now: ISRO chief

Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 launch, cured now: ISRO chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Somanath said he realised that there were some health issues during the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission last year but was not very clear about it.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other crew members to return on July 14

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other crew members to return on July 14

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14, according to NASA.

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'

Cancer Research Is Hampered By Lack Of Racial Data

Cancer Research Is Hampered By Lack Of Racial Data

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Cancer has no race, so why do new innovative cancer drugs discriminate based on race and ethnic groups, asks Digonto Chatterjee.

Why I Quit Smoking

Why I Quit Smoking

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

It's more than a month now. I have not started smoking and don't ever plan to.

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''

Belgian court rejects Mehul Choksi's bail plea

Belgian court rejects Mehul Choksi's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

A Belgian court has declined the bail plea of Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case.

Govt's obesity combat plan: Display oil and sugar in snacks

Govt's obesity combat plan: Display oil and sugar in snacks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Union health ministry is urging all ministries and departments to display 'oil and sugar boards' in common areas to raise awareness about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods and promote healthier lifestyles.

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Martina Navratilova said she is cancer-free nearly four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer.